I ended up selling my Play earlier in the week only to buy another one on the $200 deal Verizon is/was running. I went with the white which looks real nice with the gold accents. My leather shell arrived this week after a three week long wait and figured now would be a good time to share my thoughts.
First, the back is as thin as the wooden backs which is expected. The grip is minimal but feels nice, similar to the leather back on the Moto X. I paired mine with a clear VZ bumper which adds just enough grip while showing off that nice leather. I do wonder how well it will hold up down the road. My hope is that it will wear like a nice leather wallet over time. For $25, its definitely worth the price. A couple pics below taken on a miserable day in New England.
First, the back is as thin as the wooden backs which is expected. The grip is minimal but feels nice, similar to the leather back on the Moto X. I paired mine with a clear VZ bumper which adds just enough grip while showing off that nice leather. I do wonder how well it will hold up down the road. My hope is that it will wear like a nice leather wallet over time. For $25, its definitely worth the price. A couple pics below taken on a miserable day in New England.